Winterfall

After eating dinner with her I did one final round before bed. The air against my skin always eased my body and helped me sleep.

I’ll be there shortly, Maria. I told her for the second time as I was finishing up my round and locking my office door.

Once everything was clear for the time being I teleported myself back to my room. I often didn’t use teleports anymore. Not since Maria was attacked by Marcel. However, sometimes, I often utilized it to get back to bed sooner as I needed to get at least four hours of rest otherwise I knew Maria would have my ass again.

Are you back yet, Théoden? Maria asked me as she was impatient tonight. We had plans to meet in our dream escape, for a romantic night out as it has been a few days since our last rendezvous.

Yes, I just got back to my room. Give me twenty minutes to get cleaned up and out of my armor.

I felt her sigh through the bond but she understood. I took a ten minute shower after slipping off my armor. I slipped on my comfy pants and laid in bed to rest.

I let my mind think of a romantic spot. That of our beach location however, this time I imagined it with a bed up further on the shore as she always talked about the lack of beds in our dream romance, so I figured I would give it a shot for once.

As always, I was present in our dream first. Which left me to think. I didn’t mind the sneaking around or the dream sex. However, I did love the idea of us being able to be us one day. Free from hiding our love to the world. I, however, know why this is necessary. For our safety and the kingdom’s safety, I know this is how this must be. I know that when Marcel is fully dealt with, we would be able to live our fantasy.

Her mind must have been wondering tonight as I could sense that she was having trouble sleeping. In times like this I often sent her some sheep to count and soothed her with my draconic aura not to mention the soothing idea of the sea salt, cool air, white sand, and the light of the full moon. This always seemed to work as within a matter of minutes her beautiful figure appeared.

“There you are, what was troubling you tonight?” I asked her as I opened my arms and welcomed her with a hug.

She buried her face in my chest as she let out a deep sigh, “I…”

I didn’t need to let her finish. I knew what she was going to say. “It’s alright love.” I brushed her hair and soothed her as much as I could.

She looked up at me with her emerald eyes, “You always know what to say.” I felt her rise up on her toes and I met her the rest of the way and kissed her lips gently.

I didn’t say anything else, I just enjoyed the moment with her in my arms. She was the one that broke the silence. “I thought we were going to have magic training tonight?” She asked as she pointed towards the bed that was a few hundred feet up the shore.

Her grin was well worth it as I felt her burst of happiness through the bond. “Figured, we could use some personal time tonight.”

She squeezed me tightly and led me to the bed. Holding a grin on her face the whole time, “You remembered my silly request…”

“Nothing you request is silly, love.” I kissed her lips and picked her up on the bed and sat her down gently on it. “Just know, we don’t have to do anything phys…” As soon as she sat on the bed she wrapped her legs around my waist and pulled me down on top of her and let out a soft giggle. “I take that as a…” I didn’t even get to finish as she began to kiss my lips passionately. Man, I love this girl.

After an hour passed in each other’s arms, I was exhausted and I could feel she was exhausted but she was more than willing to continue if I wanted more sex. “I think we both need rest…” I breathed as I tried to calm my own breaths.

“Are you sure…?” She questioned me with a teasing glance. Sometimes I couldn’t tell if she wanted more or if she just wanted to make sure I was satisfied.

“I’m sure love. I don’t need to have multiple rounds each time.” I told her with a kiss on the lips. I knew she was satisfied but… “Do you want more?”

She shook her head and rested her head against my shoulder and nuzzled into my neck. “I love you Théoden.” She whispered softly as she closed her eyes and soothed her breathing.

“I love you Maria.” I kissed her cheek and brushed her hair out of her face that fell. We both eventually fell asleep and woke up in our reality once more.